APS 3 - 6 - Explosive Ordnance Electrical Mechanical

Australian Department of Defence – Orchard Hills NSW

19h ago , from Australian Department of Defence

- $72,275 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Orchard Hills - NSW

The Role

Are you looking to apply your technical skills in a challenging and highly specialised environment where you can solve problems, learn recent skills, and gain further qualifications?

We are currently recruiting Explosive Ordnance Armaments Technicians with the Department of Defence at Defence Establishment Orchard Hills. These workshop based roles are critical to ensuring the safety, functionality, and readiness of Australian Defence Force guided weapon systems and explosive ordnance. You will apply your electronic skills to perform end to end maintenance activities on guided weapons and associated support equipment, working in accordance with approved technical documentation and strict safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake electronic maintenance to certify Guided Weapons and associated support equipment, including inspection, servicing, disassembly, repair, assembly, alignment, calibration, testing, and technical certification.
- Apply current technical data and approved maintenance documentation within an explosive ordnance environment.
- Operate within a highly regulated environment, adhering to all safety, quality assurance, and compliance requirements.
- Accurately record maintenance activities in technical documentation and electronic maintenance systems.
- Work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, technical staff, engineers and other stakeholders.




- Maintain and develop technical skills and capability through a combination of in house training and external courses, including structured on the job, hands on training under the guidance of qualified team members.

- $72,275 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Orchard Hills - NSW

The Role

Are you looking to apply your technical skills in a challenging and highly specialised environment where you can solve problems, learn new skills, and gain further qualifications?

We are currently recruiting Explosive Ordnance Armaments Technicians with the Department of Defence at Defence Establishment Orchard Hills. These workshop based roles are critical to ensuring the safety, functionality, and readiness of Australian Defence Force guided weapon systems and explosive ordnance. You will apply your electronic skills to perform end to end maintenance activities on guided weapons and associated support equipment, working in accordance with approved technical documentation and strict safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake electronic maintenance to certify Guided Weapons and associated support equipment, including inspection, servicing, disassembly, repair, assembly, alignment, calibration, testing, and technical certification.
- Apply current technical data and approved maintenance documentation within an explosive ordnance environment.




- Operate within a highly regulated environment, adhering to all safety, quality assurance, and compliance requirements.
- Accurately record maintenance activities in technical documentation and electronic maintenance systems.
- Work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, technical staff, engineers and other stakeholders.
- Maintain and develop technical skills and capability through a combination of in house training and external courses, including structured on the job, hands on training under the guidance of qualified team members.

Conditions of Employment

- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Must be eligible to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance.
- Must be able to work at location to a standard working week, no work from home is available.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and undergo regular safety and medical assessments.
- Will be required to pass an on-boarding medical assessment
- Will be required to participate in a 6 month probation period.
- The occupant of this role may be required to participate in shift work arrangements as operationally required, which may include nights and weekends, as well as undertaking intermittent domestic or international travel for work and training.
- The occupant of this role may be required to travel to meet workplace requirements
- The occupant of this role will be required to undertake role specific training courses

About our Team

EOMD is an integral part of Maritime & Maintenance Branch, which is part of the Defence Delivery Group. Our team consists of various disciplines (including en

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